North Carolina, United States

    U-352 Wreck

    Best months: Jul–Sep

    Why dive here

    With 42+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles - U-352 Wreck offers some of North Carolina's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 12-28°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJul–Sep
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeSea Turtles · 42+ species recorded
    Water12-28°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterWreck dive

    The U-352 isn't just a dive; it’s a history lesson encased in steel, lying just off North Carolina. We love this wreck for its character, sitting upright at around 35 meters, still largely intact despite the decades. You’ll descend into that distinct Atlantic green, often greeted by sand tiger sharks circling the bow, their teeth glinting in the ambient light. The conning tower is still very much a conning tower, and we always suggest a careful penetration into the control room if you’re comfortable with overhead environments. Inside, the gauges and dials are long gone, but the overall structure gives you a real sense of its past. Look for the massive Goliath groupers that sometimes hover in the cargo hold, big as refrigerators, alongside schools of amberjack that flash past. Visibility can shift, so pick your day, but even on a greener dive, the sheer size and history of the U-352 shines through. It’s a spectacular dive for experienced wreck enthusiasts.

    Safety Notes

    Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for U-352 Wreck

    U-352 Wreck Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for U-352 Wreck, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (34.6, -76.6) (0km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    23°C

    73°F · Range: 19.9–26.4°C

    Air Temperature

    20°C

    67°F

    Wind Speed

    1.8 m/s

    3.5 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1016.7 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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